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Fenix HM65R vs Petzl Tactikka Core

What HM65R does better (3) and where Tactikka Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $90
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Petzl Tactikka Core
Petzl · 2019Tactikka Core
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $90
7.3Brightness & throw4.2
7.7Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM65R better than Tactikka Core?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 450 lm3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m vs 90 m+81%
  3. Maximum runtime280 h vs 130 h2.2×

Why is Tactikka Core better than HM65R?

  1. Weight96 g vs 78 g+23%
Specifications

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Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $907.8
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity6,640 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)163 m90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-L2—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature5,800K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Maximum runtime280 h130 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height80.5 mm—
Head diameter / width55 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight96 g78 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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